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Active Directory Courses

Active Directory courses can help you learn user and group management, authentication protocols, and directory services architecture. You can build skills in configuring domain controllers, managing access permissions, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like PowerShell for automation, Active Directory Users and Computers for management tasks, and Group Policy Management Console for policy enforcement, providing practical experience in maintaining and securing network environments.

Popular Active Directory Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google

    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Cloud Services, Servers, Network Infrastructure

    4.8 stars, 27K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (27K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Access with Azure Active Directory

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Self Service Technologies

    4.5 stars, 103 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (103) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft 365 Administrator Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Email Security, User Provisioning, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), User Accounts, Authentications, Threat Detection, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Administration, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Copilot

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Azure Active Directory, Cryptography, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Storage Technologies, Penetration Testing, Operating Systems, Encryption, Cyber Security Strategy, Cloud Computing, Compliance Management, Active Directory, Computer Security Incident Management

    4.7 stars, 3.1K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.1K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, Load Balancing, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Network Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Network Troubleshooting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Containerization, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, User Accounts

    4 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration, Cyber Security Policies, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Enterprise Application Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Security, System Configuration, Security Management, User Provisioning, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Active Directory

    4.8 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, User Accounts, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, grep, Scripting, File Management, File Systems, IT Automation, Operating Systems, General Networking, File I/O

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Network Security, Computer Systems, Encryption, Data Storage Technologies, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Controls, General Networking, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Business Software, Virtualization

    4.7 stars, 2.6K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Software Installation, Servers, Server Administration, System Configuration, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking

    4.7 stars, 682 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (682) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Windows 11 Pro Crash Course for System Administrators

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Patch Management, System Configuration, File Systems, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Hardening, Desktop Support, System Monitoring, Data Storage, User Accounts, System Support, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Machines, Firewall, IT Infrastructure, Security Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security

    4.4 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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Best Active Directory courses from Microsoft

Top-rated Active Directory courses offered by Microsoft on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Secure Access with Azure Active Directory
    MicrosoftIntermediate1 - 4 Weeks4.5(103)Microsoft
  2. 2
    Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
    MicrosoftBeginner3 - 6 Months4.7(3,069)Microsoft
  3. 3
    Microsoft Foundations of Cybersecurity, Networking, and Cloud Systems
    MicrosoftIntermediate3 - 6 Months4.7(2,560)Microsoft

Best Active Directory certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Active Directory from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Microsoft 365 Administrator Professional
    WhizlabsAdvanced3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
  2. 2
    Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
    PacktIntermediate3 - 6 Months4.0(35)Specialization
  3. 3
    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator
    PacktIntermediate1 - 3 Months4.8(35)Specialization

Best Active Directory courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Active Directory courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
    GoogleBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(26,518)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
    IBMBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(1,765)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Windows Server Management and Security
    University of Colorado SystemBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(682)No prerequisites

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